Asovale

Asovale is 45 years old and married with 7 children. She runs a small business selling fish in her community and has been doing this for many years. Asovale has requested a loan to buy hooks, nets and other gear. She joined SPBD in 2011 to gain access to capital. With her earnings, Asovale will extend her family’s house.

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About SPBD

South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) improves conditions for families living in poverty by providing accessible credit, training, and guidance to help them start, grow and maintain micro-businesses, build assets, finance home improvements, and afford to educate their children. 99% of SPBD’s loans go to women, who can borrow in groups to guarantee one another rather than put up collateral.